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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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