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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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