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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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