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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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