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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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