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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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