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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around 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. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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