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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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