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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are enabling humans 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. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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