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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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