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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around 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. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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