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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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