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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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