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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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