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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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