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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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