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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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