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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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