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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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