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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all over 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 massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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