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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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