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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of 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. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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