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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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