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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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