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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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