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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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