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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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