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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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