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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses 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 students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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