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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world 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. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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