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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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