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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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