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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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