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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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