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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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