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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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