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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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