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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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