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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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