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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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