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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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