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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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