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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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