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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. 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 learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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