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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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