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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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