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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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