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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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