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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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