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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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