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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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