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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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