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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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