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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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