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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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