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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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