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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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