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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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