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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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