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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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