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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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