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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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