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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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