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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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