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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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