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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes 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 free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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