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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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