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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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