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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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