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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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