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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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