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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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