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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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