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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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