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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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