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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major 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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