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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by 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. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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