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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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