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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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