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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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