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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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