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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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