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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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