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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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