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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. 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 MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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