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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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