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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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