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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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