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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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