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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for 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 stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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