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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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