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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores 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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