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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people 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 online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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