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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of 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. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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