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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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