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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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