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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. 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 online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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