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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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