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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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