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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering students in nations all around 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. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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