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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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