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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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