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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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