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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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