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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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