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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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