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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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