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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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