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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around 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 MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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