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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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