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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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