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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate 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 typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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