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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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