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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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