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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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