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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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