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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around 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. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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