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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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