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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes 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. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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