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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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