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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around 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 typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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