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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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