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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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