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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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