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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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