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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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