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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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