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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans 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. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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