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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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