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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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