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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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