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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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