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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around 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 MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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