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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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