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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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