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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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