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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around 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. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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