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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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