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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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