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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students 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. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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