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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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