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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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