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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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