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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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