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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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