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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training 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 institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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