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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing 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. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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