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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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