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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic 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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