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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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