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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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