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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of 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. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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