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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all over 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. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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