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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth 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 online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the 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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