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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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