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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key 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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