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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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