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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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