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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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