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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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