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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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