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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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