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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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