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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. 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. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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