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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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