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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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