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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take 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 almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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