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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take 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 almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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