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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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