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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. 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. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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