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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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