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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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