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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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