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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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