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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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