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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. 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 online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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