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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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