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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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