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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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