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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the 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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