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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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