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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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