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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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