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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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