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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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