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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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