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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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