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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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