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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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