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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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