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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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