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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important 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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