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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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