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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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