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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Malaysia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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