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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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