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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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