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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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