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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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