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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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