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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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