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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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