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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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