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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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