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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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