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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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