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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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