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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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