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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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