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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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