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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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