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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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