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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world 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 open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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