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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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