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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part 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 normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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