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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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