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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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