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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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