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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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