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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of 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. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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