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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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