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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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