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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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