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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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