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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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