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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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