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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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