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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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