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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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