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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education enable students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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