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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC 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 teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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