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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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