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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major 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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