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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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