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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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