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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. 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. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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