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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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