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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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