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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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