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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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