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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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