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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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