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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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