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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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