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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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