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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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