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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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