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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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