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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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