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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by 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 participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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