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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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