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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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