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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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