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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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