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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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