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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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