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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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