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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education enable people in all parts of the world 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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