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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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