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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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