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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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