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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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