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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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