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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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