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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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