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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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