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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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