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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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