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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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