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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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