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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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