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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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