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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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