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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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