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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the 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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