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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources