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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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