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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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