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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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