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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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