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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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