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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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