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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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