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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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