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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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