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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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