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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. 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. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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