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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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