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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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