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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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