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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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