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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world 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. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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