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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. 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 learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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