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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means 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. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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