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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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