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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education enable people all over 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. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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