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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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