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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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