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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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