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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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