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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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