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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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