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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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