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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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