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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand 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 sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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