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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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