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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants 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 usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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