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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes 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 lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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