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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take 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 normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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