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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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