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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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