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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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