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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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