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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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