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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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