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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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