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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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