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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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