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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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