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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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