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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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