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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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