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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Suriname to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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