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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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