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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth 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. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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