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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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