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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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