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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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