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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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