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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part 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 typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources