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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate 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 always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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