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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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