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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology enable 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. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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