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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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