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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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