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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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