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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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