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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around 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. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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