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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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