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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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