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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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