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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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