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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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