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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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