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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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