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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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