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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world 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 open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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