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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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