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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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