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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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