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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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