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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses 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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