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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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