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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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