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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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