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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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