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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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