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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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