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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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