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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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