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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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