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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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