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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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