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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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