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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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