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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in 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 mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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