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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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