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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth 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 MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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