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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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