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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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