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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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