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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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