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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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