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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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