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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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