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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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