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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. 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 MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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