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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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