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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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