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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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 for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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