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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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