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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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