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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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