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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world 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. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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