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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of 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. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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