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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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