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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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