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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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