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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over 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. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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