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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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