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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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