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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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