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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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