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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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