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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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