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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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