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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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