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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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