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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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