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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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