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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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