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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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