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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. 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 massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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