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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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