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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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