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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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