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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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