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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important 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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