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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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