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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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