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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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