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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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