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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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 students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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