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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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