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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants 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 almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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