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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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