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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations 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 massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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