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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and 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 ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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