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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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