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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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