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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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