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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology enable humans all over the world 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 commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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