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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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