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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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