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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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