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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses 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. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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