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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver 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 massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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