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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners 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. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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