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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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