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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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