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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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