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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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