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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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