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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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