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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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