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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. 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. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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