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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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