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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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