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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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