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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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