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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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