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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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