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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. 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 courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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