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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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