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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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