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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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