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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes 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 mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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