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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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