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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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