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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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