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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have provided the means 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. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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