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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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