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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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