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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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