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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations 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. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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