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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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