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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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