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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate 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. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates 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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