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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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