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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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