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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible 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. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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