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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled 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 MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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