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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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