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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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