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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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