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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology enable learners all over 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 MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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