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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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