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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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