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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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