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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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