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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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