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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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