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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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