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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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