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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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