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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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