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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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