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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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