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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners 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. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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