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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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