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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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