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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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