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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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