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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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