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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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