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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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 consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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