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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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