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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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