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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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