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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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