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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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