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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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