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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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