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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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