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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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