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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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