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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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