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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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