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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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