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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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