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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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