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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes 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 mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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