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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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