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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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