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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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