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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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