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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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