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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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