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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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