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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take 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 usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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