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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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