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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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